Activity trackers help manage diabetes
Patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease who used wearable step-counting devices have shown small-to-medium improvements in physical activity.
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mhealth: WeChat helps recovery of heart disease patients
Patients recovering from coronary heart disease who received rehabilitation through WeChat experienced a better recovery than those having standard care.
mhealth: health studies to benefit from Apple watch
During its latest keynote presentation, tech giant Apple announced cooperations for health studies. The latest model of their smartwatches are to be key in their execution.
mhealth system measures cranial deformation
Photomedas is the name of a non-invasive system that will help measure the cranial deformation of infants – from newborns, to 12-month-old babies.
Using mhealth for detecting atrial fibrillation
A new study highlights the feasible use of mhealth devices to help with the screening and detection of atrial fibrillation.
Blockchain may improve the medications of the future
Using blockchain, researchers have developed a prototype of an app that may potentially prescribe the optimal dose of medicine for the individual patient, as well as prevent counterfeit products.
mhealth: blood pressure monitoring as easy as taking a selfie
Transdermal optical imaging measures blood pressure by detecting blood flow changes in smartphone-captured facial videos.
Digital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stress
Digital games, typical of those on smartphones, may relieve stress more effectively than mindfulness apps, a new study shows.
Manipulating brain cells using the smartphone
A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone.
‘Prescribed’ app offers hope to young people who self-harm
New research suggests that the 'BlueIce' app developed at University of Bath could have a significant impact in reducing self-harm in young people.
About the usefulness of fertility apps
Analysing fertility awareness apps, researchers have been able to track behavior patterns and accuracy in measuring menstrual health and ovulation.
A smartphone solution for diagnostic testing in remote areas
A researcher is hoping to help women in rural areas access information about their reproductive health using a common tool in their pockets: a smartphone.
Game app provides knowledge of person-centred care
The PCC Game app being launched offers a virtual journey for greater knowledge and with tricky questions along the way.
App can help diagnose Huntington’s disease
Researchers have created a mobile application, which helps recognise early symptoms of a rare Huntington's disease.
Smartphone app can hear ear infections in children
Researchers have created a new app that can detect fluid behind the eardrum by simply using a piece of paper and a smartphone’s microphone and speaker.
Blood and sweat take training app to the next level
Researchers have have developed a multifaceted measuring technology that is able to detect a number of conditions in the human body.
Smartphone AI detects diabetic retinopathy
Pairing a smartphone to capture retinal images with an AI may offer a solution for better screening for diabetic retinopathy.
Sea Hero Quest can detect Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers studied gaming data from the mobile game and found out that it can detect people at risk of Alzheimer’s.
Smart wristband alerts about dangerous health conditions
Researchers are developing a smart wrist-worn device for monitoring of atrial fibrillation – a condition, which if left untreated can lead to serious health complications and even death.
Update Apple Heart Study: Wearables can detect aFib
The clinical trial to determine whether a smartwatch app that analyzes pulse-rate data can screen for a heart-rhythm disorder has enrolled more than 400,000 participants.
Smartwatch detects atrial fibrillation faster
Atrial fibrillation can be correctly detected using commercially available smartwatches and thus reduce the risk for a stroke significantly.
This smartphone app simultaneously treats and tracks autism
Researchers are working on a smartphone app that could help diagnose autism in minutes – and provide ongoing therapy as well, all with fewer visits to specialized clinics.
App uses AI to guide cancer patients
MyPath is a mobile application that gives breast cancer patients personalized recommendations on everything from side effects to insurance.
Wearable respiration monitor built with children’s toy
Researchers have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
Brain training app decoder improves users’ concentration
A new 'brain training' game improves users' concentration. Scientists say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily distractions that we face in a busy world.
‘Second Chance’ app detects opioid overdose and its precursors
Researchers have developed an app that uses sonar to monitor someone's breathing rate and sense when an opioid overdose has occurred.
Swift Skin and Wound: App gives touchless measurements
The app "Swift Skin and Wound", which accurately measures and charts the progression of skin wounds, could potentially have a significant impact on clinical management and patient outcomes.
Fertility app as effective as modern family planning methods
Early results from a first-of-its-kind study suggest that typical use of a family planning app called Dot is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.
‘Sea Hero Quest’ facilitates progress in dementia research
Baseline study using data from the Sea Hero Quest game identifies key findings for dementia research.